Richards Merrill Wealth Management
Data sourced from SEC public records (and other sources when available). Refreshed weekly • Updated today.
Client AUMClient assets under management
$546,977,359
Clients
1,270
Advisors
9
of 10 employees
About
Richards Merrill Wealth Management is a team advisory firm that manages approximately $643.6 million for about 1,270 clients, serving individuals (including high-net-worth individuals), retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning, limiting investments to mutual funds, equities, bonds, ETFs, REITs, government securities and CDs.
The firm documents client goals and risk tolerance in an Investment Policy Statement and offers two advisory programs — IA1 (broader investment options with quarterly contact and financial planning included) and IA2 (mutual‑fund modeled portfolios with at least annual contact and planning billed separately) — with discretionary or non‑discretionary implementation. Investment methods include charting, fundamental, technical and cyclical analysis, and the firm employs both long‑ and short‑term trading; advisory fees are billed monthly in advance.
Distinctive features include its status as a full‑service broker‑dealer with all advisory personnel dually registered as registered representatives and investment adviser representatives, which creates potential conflicts when representatives offer commissionable brokerage or insurance products (the brochure notes advisory accounts use no‑load funds and that insurance products are not included in billable advisory assets). The firm has disclosed multiple past regulatory consent orders and fines (resolved by consent in 2015–2016, including state actions and MSRB matters), and it requires use of its recommended custodian rather than accepting directed brokerage.
Client services
Expertise
Fee options
$100M - $250M: 1.00% $250M - $500M: 0.95% $500M - $1MM: 0.80% $1MM - $3MM: 0.75% $3MM+: 0.67% $0 - $25M: 0.90% $25M - $50M: 0.85% $50M - $100M: 0.80% $100M+: 0.75%
Registered Representatives accept commissions for sale of securities; advisory accounts use no-load funds without commissions.
Main office
612 West Main Street, The M Building Suite 201
Spokane WA 99201
Advisors at this office
9
Most active in
Alaska · Arizona · California · Florida · Idaho · Montana · Nebraska · New Hampshire · Oregon · Texas · Washington
Also doing business as
Richards Merrill Wealth Management · Richards, Merrill & Peterson, Inc.
Disclosures
Exclamation point means they have disclosures of this type. Check mark means no disclosures of this type were found.
Business activities & affiliations
Is active or affiliated with:
Broker-dealer / trader
They provide brokerage services and may earn transaction-based compensation in addition to advisory fees.
Is not active or affiliated with:
-
Insurance agent
They sell insurance products and may earn commissions on those sales.
-
Bank
They're affiliated with a bank that may offer its own financial products and services.
-
Trust company
They provide trust and estate administration services, typically for separate fees.
-
Fund sponsor
They manage or sponsor investment funds and may earn management or performance-based fees if clients invest in them.
-
Accountant / CPA / tax prep
They offer tax and accounting services, typically for separate fees.
-
Lawyer
They provide legal services, typically billed separately.
-
Real estate agent
They facilitate real estate transactions and may earn commissions.
-
Other specialized services
They may provide services such as pension consulting or municipal advisory work, typically for separate fees.
Quick links
Advisors at this firm
Not sure where to start?
We'll help you think it through—whether you ultimately need an advisor or not. Warmer helps you compare advisors clearly, so you can choose with confidence.
For advisor listings, we rely on sources including public filings and data provided by advisors, and we cannot guarantee that all information is current or accurate. Advisors are independent and may not have reviewed or updated this information. Please review an advisor’s Form ADV and do your own diligence before deciding whether to work with them.
Advisor matching and introductions are provided by FinanceHQ LLC (“FHQ”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Warmer and an SEC-registered investment advisor. We receive compensation from certain participating advisors for introductions or referrals. This creates a conflict of interest because we have an incentive to recommend advisors who compensate us, including those who pay us more. You pay no fee to use our matching service, and advisor fees are not increased because of a referral or introduction. We do not review the ongoing performance of advisors, manage or hold assets, guarantee performance, or provide advice about specific investments.
By using our service, you agree to our Terms of Service and Advisory Agreement, and acknowledge our Privacy Policy. Please review FHQ’s ADV Part 2A and Form CRS. Logos provided by Logo.dev
© 2026 Warmer Holdings Inc. (“Warmer”)